Dan Fielding is many things —snarky, grumpy, occasionally wise, and a man whose real first name is Reinhold — but one thing he isn’t exactly is relatable to the younger generation. At least, that’s what his colleagues point out in a new sneak peek at the upcoming episode ofNight CourtSeason 3 which Collider can exclusively share. Episode 8, fittingly titled “Age Against the Machine,” seesJohn Larroquette’s veteran public defender fighting for his job against New York City’s new Satisfaction Initiative after an incident with a “TikTok brat” gets him in hot water. The fight, along with his co-workers, forces him to confront the fact that the youths of the day who walk into the courtroom just don’t understand him.
In the video, Dan is using everyone’s lunch break to air his grievances with city hall’s new Satisfaction Initiative head after he received a complaint about his handling of the aforementioned TikTok brat. He finds the idea that young people don’t find him relatable offensive, especially since Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) and the rest of his younger colleaguesgel with him perfectly fine. The looks on their faces and generic responses prove that, in reality, they’re all just being nice and nodding along whenever he starts talking about Irish poets, obscure Jazz musicians, or Apollo mission rankings. Julianne (Wendie Malick) isn’t afraid to point out their true feelings either, much to Dan’s annoyance that everyone isn’t being honest with him. Though they don’t always get him, Abby assures they still love Dan for his age, comparing him toa certain “museum that comes alive at night.”
The new episode ofNight Courtalsooffers a new face for Dan to square off with. Guest starring this week as the “stooge” in charge of the Satisfaction Initiative will be Broadway starAndrew Rannells. Although he’s best known for his work on the stage in shows likeThe Book of MormonandFalsettos, he’ll bring a strong resume on the small screen to the cast with experience at NBC onThe New Normalalongside roles inGirls,Black Monday,Big Mouth, andInvincible. In addition to his appearance, Episode 8 will also see Abby and Gurgs (Lacretta) get some shocking information on Wyatt’s (Nyambi Nyambi) daughter that will be explored in the background of Dan’s woes.
‘Night Court’ Season 3 Has Packed the Courtroom With Guest Stars
Rannells is just the latest to swing by the Manhattan municipal court for some chaotic fun in Season 3. SinceNight Courtpicked back up on January 14, the guest stars have just kept flowing, with the biggest beingMayim Bialikto kick off the midseason premiere. Rauch’sThe Big Bang Theoryco-star entered the much-anticipated reunion asan exaggerated version of herselfwho proves to be too much for Abby to handle after they bonded over her 90s sitcomBlossom. Previous episodes have also welcomed the likes ofJulia Duffy,Betsy Sodaro,Andrew Daly,Joe Lo Truglio, and the returningRyan Hansenas Abby’s boyfriend Jake, with plenty more surprises to come throughout the rest of the season.
Night CourtSeason 3, Episode 8 airs on NBC tomorrow, February 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Check out our exclusive sneak peek in the player above.
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